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Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Cohoes, Police Say
Albany County resident Michael Cooper, age 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief Thursday, July 11. Cohoes Police said officers were called to the city’s fire department on Central Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. that evening for vandalism to a fire truck. The vehicle’s windshield had been shattered by a rock, leaving nearly $1,500 in damage.
Popular Albany County Pizzeria Turning Off the Oven for Good
No one wants to see any business, let alone a Capital Region mom-and-pop style restaurant, close its doors for good, but sadly, that's what's happening at a popular pizza spot. Recently, they shared the news with their valued customers that they have just a few days left to enjoy a...
Schenectady woman arrested, accused of driving stolen vehicle
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Schenectady woman was arrested and charged with trespassing and grand larceny in the fourth degree, after authorities said she was found driving a stolen vehicle. Vanessa Ivery, 29, was taken into custody by New York State Police (NYSP) and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office...
NY weather update: Heat advisory for New York until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:21 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. for Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess and Warren counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and...
Local governments get funds for bridge and culvert work
ALBANY COUNTY — Several local bridge or culvert projects are among the 216 across New York receiving more than $484 million in state funds, announced on July 11:. — Albany County is receiving $4.75 million for the superstructure replacement of the South Albany Road bridge over the Onesquethaw Creek;
Cohoes' Pop’s Pizza Announces Closure After 14 Years
In Albany County, Pop’s Pizza – located in Cohoes at 148 Columbia Street – will permanently close on Saturday, July 20. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pop’s after 14 wonderful years of serving the communities of Cohoes, Latham, Troy, Waterford, and Watervliet,” owner Alyssa Apisa said on Facebook.
State provides funding for Livingston Ave. bridge replacement, Central Warehouse demolition
ALBANY — New York will invest more than $644 million to replace a more than century-old rail bridge spanning the Hudson River and demolish one of the most prominent eyesores in the state’s capital city. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the state would replace the Livingston Avenue...
Albany County sheriff’s deputies arrest 12 after multiple traffic stops
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office arrested 12 people on Thursday following a series of traffic stops in the city of Albany. Among the people facing charges are: Trequan Clow, 32, Demauri E. Marshall, 23, and Qualon Cooks, 32, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. Clow and Marshall...
Manufacturer's $40M expansion seeks tax breaks
Subsidiaries of Swedish industrial conglomerate Atlas Copco have requested financial assistance from the Albany County Industrial Development Agency to support a proposed $40 million expansion project in Voorheesville. <\p> The company is seeking to secure approximately $2.9 million in property tax exemptions and $1.6 million in sales tax exemptions, according to an analysis of the project by Camoin Associates for the IDA. The property tax savings would be realized over a 10-year period, during which time the company would pay $211,000 in lieu of taxes annually. <\p>
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